The Power of Gods Names
Truth: The goal in this message is to introduce you again to God by His name. But it’s not enough for you to merely learn how to pronounce His name. I want you to understand the nature behind His names because they reveal His attributes and characteristics that you need to become familiar with if you want to live in relationship with Him.
- YOU CAN CALL ON ONE OF GOD’S NAMES IN EVERY SITUATION YOU FACE.
- When young David faced the giant Goliath, David called on the Lord of Hosts, the Sovereign Commander of the heavenly armies who fought for Israel and who could defeat not only Goliath but also the entire Philistine army (1 Samuel 17:45).
- TRUST IN GOD’S MAJESTIC NAME.
- David didn’t just know God’s name; he had learned to trust in God’s character, revealed in His name (Psalm 8:1). David experienced God’s protection and provision when for years he fled from Saul’s bloodthirsty armies.
- HUMBLE YOURSELF BEFORE GOD’S HOLY NAME.
- Everything in heaven and on earth belongs to God, so we should humbly submit everything we have to Him.
- GOD’S NAME MUST BE REVERED, NOT EMPTIED OF ITS MEANING.
- Many people in our society use God’s name in vain—in a way that isn’t consistent with His character, thereby stripping it of its meaning (Exodus 20:7).
- As Christians, we should never use God’s name in vain and forget that His name reflects His holy, powerful character.
- God will judge those who misuse His holy name.
- Satan used God’s name in vain when he tempted Eve (Genesis 3:1-5).
- UNDERSTAND THAT GOD IS POWERFUL, IS PERSONAL, AND CARES FOR YOU.
- Elohim is strong. our mission field is not merely across the sea. it is across the street.
- Only a strong God can create everything from nothing (Hebrews 11:3).
- Elohim is triune and relational.
- Humility is the key to worship.
- When David compared himself to the holy Creator of the universe, he recognized his dependence on God, and he worshiped God (Psalm 8:4-9).
- When we realize how big God is, we realize not only how small we are but also how important we are to the God who created us.
- Let’s join David and magnify God’s name, making His name bigger in our minds and hearts as we worship Him and learn about His holy character (Psalm 34).
